Zalewska v. County of Sullivan, New York

MEMORANDUM DECISION

CHIN, District Judge.

Plaintiff Grazyna Zalewska was employed by defendant County of Sullivan (the “County”) as a van driver from January, 1996 until April, 2000. When the County adopted a pants uniform for its van drivers, Zalewska asked to wear a skirt because of her “deeply held cultural beliefs.” Her request was denied. She continued to wear a skirt and was consequently transferred to a different County position. This action followed. Before the Court are the parties, cross-motions for summary judgment in lieu of trial. For the reasons that follow, judgment will be…